Penn State’s football team week started with clarity on the coaching carousel, not on the field. With Matt Rhule locked to Nebraska through 2032 , Louisville’s Jeff Brohm has emerged as the new favorite to replace James Franklin, listed at 40 percent on Kalshi, followed by Ohio State OC Brian Hartline, Missouri’s Eliah Drinkwitz, and Iowa State’s Matt Campbell, per Brett McMurphy of On3. That backdrop only heightens the urgency around an offense that just sputtered again.

After the loss to Ohio State, interim coach Terry Smith acknowledged the passing game had to change, and he put the responsibility on himself.

“We’re continuing to examine that. We keep saying that.. It’s my job to make sure it gets changed… We will throw the ball downfield this week,” Smith said, noting Penn State st

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